A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6174702 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 38660563 epoch_slot_no: 39763 block_no: 6174525 slot_leader_id: 4662751 size: 7899 time: 2021-08-29 08:47:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1aeaaea297f797f32507a8ba6bbba184935b92b8f7df5316e0422e0c2ebba2bBlock Operator
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